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  • Depth of Beartown Lakes?

    Question

    Hi, I was wondering the depths of the lakes at Beartown Lakes Reservation? Also, will there be Bass and Bluegill stocking this year? I catch and release. Thanks.

    Naturalist's Response

    Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake (the largest lake) has a maximum depth of 14 feet toward the dam center, but the average depth is probably 4-6 feet. The park’s other lakes are much more shallow.
    And yes, we plan to stock Beartown with Rainbow Trout this early spring, then bass/bluegill in the late spring/early summer this year. If you’re on Facebook, you can follow along on our Fishing in Geauga Park District group, or else just watch for updates posted to our Facebook, X and Instagram.
    Thanks for your questions.
    -Park Biologist Paul Pira